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Friday, December 21, 2007

At the 2007 Richmond Annual General Meeting- Roland Weeks, who has volunteered his time at the club for over 20 years, was bestowed with Life Membership.

He has been associated with many components of the club over his time, from Membership to Match Day Activities and is a member of the Richmond Historical Group. He is currently the curator of the Richmond Museum.

On a personal note, Roland provided me with access to the RFC Museum archives, and in particular many unpublished photographs for 'The Tigers- A Centenary of League Football'

On December 5, a trial match was held at Victoria Park involving several young players hoping to make it to the Richmond list through the pre season draft.

Two players in particular were mentioned in reports on fan sites, firstly that of CLAYTON COLLARD- who unofficially kicked between 4 - 6 goals in the match. And secondly, that of DAVID GOURDIS- who played half forward and kick 1 goal.

Other players known to have played in this match include JARROD SILVESTER, KELVIN MOORE and players CALLINAN and ZOMER.

Monday, December 3, 2007

He had come to the club in 1963 from Portland, with huge raps- he was what the Tigers were after, a small man, to rove the packs with Frank Dimattina, two years before Kevin Bartlett would burst on the scene.

And rove he did- he manage to secure 40 games between 1963- 1966, kicking 57 goals, including 4 against Carlton in 1963 and Hawthorn in 1965.

At the end of 1966- he went to Sandringham where he both played and coach.He would go on to coach the Sydney Swans Reserves , Parkdale, and then- return to the club where he started, Richmond, some 20 years later, to coach the Reserves in 1985.

Friday, November 23, 2007

On thursday, November 22nd 2007- 'The Tigers'- A Century of League Football was launched at the Richmond Football Club.

Hosted by Geoff Slattery (from GSPublishing), around 100 people gather to hear some of the stories of the great club.

Kevin Bartlett, returned after 16 years, and gave a 25 minute speech on the book, his memory of the club, the club rooms.

Following his speech, I had the opportunity to say a few words (and some bad jokes) and thank everyone for turning up.

The turn out included former players such as Bill Williams (last Richmond player to win the Stawell Gift!), Roger Dean, Michael Roach, Bill Barrott, Francis Bourke, Allan Cooke, Tom Allen, Dale Weightman and former President Ian Wilson.Current players were also there, Matthew Richardson, Mark Coughlan, Andrew Raines, Kayne Pettifer to name a few.Some of the former players who had passed away were represented by family members, may of whom who travelled from the country to be there.

I thank everyone for attending, and more importantly, those who have had a chance to read the book and given their positive feedback to me.

Friday, November 2, 2007

On the 100th anniversary to the day the RFC was admitted into the VFL, (October 31st 1907), the completed copies of the RFC Centenary History book 'The Tigers' arrived on shores, ready for distribution through bookstores and the club.

Friday, October 26, 2007

The AFL releases the 2008 Draw (below).Of note, is Richmond and Carlton opening the season with a twilight game on Thursday.Their Round 14 clash , dubbed their centenary clash, raises some eyebrows, as Richmond's first ever opponent 100 years was Melbourne , not Carlton.

Tuesday, October 23, 2007

Richmond sponsor and supporter John Ilhan, founder of phone company 'Crazy Johns' died today of a heart attack. He was 42.The Richmond Football Club released a statement:

“John was a passionate supporter and member of the Club. He was a regular attendee at our games and functions and was always willing to assist his beloved Tigers in whatever way he could,” said Richmond’s CEO Steven Wright.

“His devotion to the Yellow and Black cause extended to a valuable sponsorship through his company Crazy John’s.”

“John’s enthusiasm and energy around the Club will be sadly missed by us all.

“On behalf of the Club’s directors, players, coaches, officials, staff, and all Tiger supporters, we extend our deepest sympathy to John’s family, friends and the staff at Crazy John’s.”

RFC chief executive Steven Wright announced the intention to open in 2009, an Australian Indigenous Football and Training Institute at Punt Road. This institute would host training camps for indigenous youths who demonstrated sporting talent.

Federal Sports Minister George Brandis said the government was considering a grant of $5 million towards the creation of the institute, pending a more detailed proposal from Richmond.

The government has already committed $2 million towards the Punt Rd Oval redevelopment, under which part of the existing Richmond clubrooms will be demolished, replaced by new medical, sporting and community facilities – The Age

Richmond draft former Footscray player Jordan McMahon in exchange for Pick 19 , and former West Coast player Mitch Morton in exchange for Pick 35.

Richmond's Jay Schulz was potentially offered to Port Adelaide in, but as Port refused to sweeten the Pick 28 deal, the deal did not go ahead. According to Greg Miller, Danny Meyer was reportedly discussed by other clubs in a possible trade.

No Richmond player was drafted away from the club.

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Thursday 27 September Matthew Knights is appointed coach of Essendon, replacing Kevin Sheedy for the 2008 season.

Richardson is presented with a newly re-vamped Jack Dyer Medallion. On the night he also wins his 12th Michael Roach Goalkicking Medallion- and creates history, surpassing Jack Titus 11 club goalkicking titles.

In other awards: Shane Edwards won the Club’s Rising Star award, Will Thursfield was named Most Improved Player Jack King named Best First Year player.Nathan Foley won Francis Bourke Award ‘Best Clubman’ Adam Pattison won ‘Match Committee Award’Daniel Connors won Coburg Best PlayerThe RFC Statisticans won ‘Most Valuable People’Garry Tyson won Special Presentation AwardBrent Hartigan won Tattersall’s Community Service Award: Chris Smith won Tattersall’s Community Service Award (volunteer): Also attending the night is Kevin Bartlett, his first official club function since his estrangement from the club in 1991. He was seated at a table with Francis Bourke, Tom Hafey and Michael Roach. It is the first time the three surviving Richmond Immortals (Bartlett, Bourke and Hafey) appear at the same Richmond function since the inception of the club’s Hall of Fame.

Nathan Brown returns to his first premiership match since Rd 17 2006 ------------------------

Tuesday 19 June 2007

Richard Tambling (currently on 43 games) signs a three year extension to his contract on this day, carrying him through to the 2010 season.-----------------------Friday 15 June 2007

Kerang Train Crash takes life of former Richmond Under 19's playerThe Kerang Train crash on June 5th sadly took the life of 11 people, including Mr Graeme McMonnies. Mr McMonnies represented the Richmond Football Club in the Under 19’s in the 1976 season. In particular, he was voted amongst the six best players for the Round 4 1976 match against Collingwood, which Richmond won 25.18.168 to 21.14.140. The following week, he was again voted in the six best players in Richmond’s Round 5 loss to Footscray. In Round 8 1976 he is recorded as kicking his first goal for the season in Richmond’s 43 pts win over Melbourne. His passing at the age of 50 years old, is a sad chapter in the history of Richmond’s Under 19’s competition. Our sincere condolences to his family and friends.--------------------------------------------------Saturday 10 June 2007

vs Fremantle @ Subiaco Round 11 R: 4.5.29 / 6.9.45 / 10.10.70 / 15.12.102 F: 1.3.9 / 4.8.32 / 10.9.69 / 18.15.123 Goalkickers: Pettifer 3.2 , Tambling 3.0 , Edwards 2.0 , Richardson 2.2 , Newman 1.0 , Kingsley 1.1 , Deledio 1.0, Howat 1.0 , Hyde 1.0 Late Change: Cleve Hughes replaces Greg Tivendale Toss won by Richmond. Many supporters arrive late to the match after a bomb scare at the central train station prevents the arrival of all trains. Chris Newman plays his 100th game for Richmond and kicks the last goal of the first quarter from 10 metres inside the centre square. Richmond wear black arm bands in memory of those killed in the Kerang Train Crash, in particular in memory of Mr Graeme McMonnies, who represented the club in the Under 19’s in 1976. Graeme Polak lines up against his original team (Fremantle) for the first time. His first kick for goal, from a set shot is a behind. Richard Tambling kicks Richmond’s first goal after only 30 seconds from outside 50. Richmond’s 11th straight loss this season, and 12th straight overall (including Rd 22 2006)------------------------------Saturday 2 June 2007 vs Brisbane @ Telstra Dome Round 10 Draw. 28,093 R: 2.4.16 / 4.7.31 / 8.9.57 / 10.13.73 B: 1.5.11 / 5.8.38 / 10.10.70 / 10.13.73 Goals: Richardson 2.2 / Tambling 2.1 / Schulz 1.0 / Jackson 1.0 / Kingsley 1.0 / Edwards 1.1 / Deledio 1.2 / Pettifer 1.2 Notes: Richmond’s 2nd game at the Telstra Dome for the season. Richmond and Brisbane draw for the first ever time. It was the 137th League draw. Kayne Pettifer kicks the Richmond goal which levels the scores with just over one minute left of play in the last quarter. Richmond’s last drawn match was Rd 15 1995 vs Essendon. No current Richmond player played in that match.

SATURDAY 2 JUNE 2007

Nathan Brown returned to a competitive football match by playing for the Coburg Tiger Reserves vs Northern Bullants at Preston Oval. He was driven to the match by the Coburg Fitness Coach. Wearing Number 82, Nathan kicked his first goal with his first kick and his second goal in the second quarter. He finishes the match at half time, and left Preston Oval during the third quarter. In total he played 20 minutes of football - 10 minutes on and off in both quarters.

FRIDAY 26 MAY 2007 vs ESSENDON - 61,837 LOSS MCG ROUND 9 DREAMTIME AT THE G R: 2.3.15 / 6.6.42 / 10.9.69 / 12.12.84 E: 3.4.22 / 5.9.39 / 7.14.56 / 12.20.92Goals: Richardson 4.2 / Jackson 3.1 / Krakouer 2.0 / Tambling 1.1 / Deledio 1.1 / Pattison 1.0/ Notes: Andrew Krakouer plays his 100th Richmond game, and former Richmond coach Danny Frawley addresses the players before the match about Krakouer’s contribution. During the match he also kicks his 100th goal. Kent Kingsley becomes the 1,069th player to debut for Richmond. Jack Riewoldt becomes the 1,070th player to debut for Richmond Thredbo survivor Stuart Diver as well addresses the players before the match. Matthew Richardson plays despite having a fractured eye socket and 13 stitches. He finished with 11 marks and 13 kicks. Towards the end of the match, Richardson gives away a free kick for push in the back on the 50 metre line, as well as a 50 metre penalty after playing on and kicking a goal. Supporters and the media criticise the interpretation of the ‘hands in the ball’ ruling for this year. Richmond lose their 9th consecutive game since the start of the season, and 10th consecutive (including Rd 22 2006). Essendon beats Richmond for the first time at the MCG since Rd 15 2004.

____________________________________________________FRIDAY18 MAY 2007 vs ADELAIDE FOOTBALL PARK ROUND 8 R: 3.3.20 / 8.3.51 / 9.3.57 / 14.6.90 A: 7.1.43 / 8.5.53 / 11.10.76 / 14.15.99Goals: Richardson 3 , Meyer 2 , Foley 1 , Pettifer 1, Polo 1, King 1, Howat 1, Jackson 1 , Deledio , PolakThe initial coin toss gets stuck in the grass. The re-toss is won by Adelaide. Richmond lose their first 8 games of a season, bettering the VFA record from 1887. The first two centre ruck contests results in infringements against Richmond. Richmond players wear black arm bands in memory of former Richmond captain and Best and Fairest winner Des Rowe. Richmond players again touch the ‘HURT” sign above the race prior to running out. Chris Hyde is a late change and replaced by Andrew Krakouer. Richmond level the scores with 10 minutes into the last quarter. Matthew Richardson is accidentally kicked in the eye by Andrew Krakouer and takes no further part in the last 10 minutes of the game. Terry Wallace coaches his 200th AFL match (52 Richmond / 148 Footscray)____________________________________________________

SATURDAY 12 MAY 2007 vs PORT ADELAIDE FOOTBALL PARK ROUND 7R: 3.2.20 / 2.9.27 / 5.12.42 / 10.15.75 P: 5.4.34 / 10.10.70 / 14.16.100 / 16.19.115 Goals: Jay Schultz 2.1, Kayne Pettifer 2.3, Mathew Richardson 2.0, Brett Deledio 2.1, Graham Polack 1.0, Shane Tuck 1.0 Notes:For the first time in the AFL , Richmond lose their first seven games of the season. This also equals their 1887 VFA record of 7 losses to start a season (5 losses and 2 draws) As they walk out for the match, the Richmond players touch a yellow and black sign reading 'Hurt' above the door way. Richmond drop Kelvin Moore, Danny Meyer, Daniel Jackson as well lose Troy Simmonds (ankle) and Richard Tambling (shoulder). Kane Johnson is reported for wrestling and accepts a $900 fine for first offence. Brett Deledio's 50th game. Kayne Pettifer wears black arm band in memory of a relative. Des Rowe, passes away in the afternoon at the age of 81.____________________________________________________

MONDAY 7 MAY 2007 Richmond Director of Football Greg Miller writes a letter of apology to Richmond Members I offer my heartfelt apologies to each and every Richmond Member. I understand the pain and disappointment that you all feel. I know what football means to you all and the pride you have in your Club. We have tested your loyalty and commitment many times over the years and thankfully you have trusted and believed in the current administration, bestowed with the honor of guiding your Club. Yesterday’s result will test your belief and trust. I can only reiterate what I have said before, the process for sustained success is in place. A stable, strong, strategic Board led by a man who really cares – Gary March. A very capable Senior Administration, who under Steven Wright has turned around the Club’s financial position. A Match Committee of hard working and creative people, with strong values, led by Terry Wallace. It is clear that Terry, more than anyone, has bought the Richmond family back together. Don’t measure the playing group on yesterday’s performance alone. Senior players are either injured (Coughlan, Brown, Simmonds) or not in career best form. Leadership/experience is a very important ingredient you rely on when you bring a younger group together. Yes, we have moved on a few experienced players and may suffer short-term consequences; however our sights are clearly set on the next Tiger Premiership. I believe in our youth. The camaraderie, talent and attitude of the players at our Club is outstanding. They will excite you at times and disappoint you at others. We will sort out who will go on the journey with us and ensure we get games under the belt of those that will take the Club forwards. Many will say we’ve heard it before but if you love Richmond, you will take a deep breath and trust that the foundations are solid, and in place. We will not be responding to the media hysteria, and will adhere to our policies and direction. We’ll learn from the weekend and trust the performance will never be repeated.

____________________________________________________SUNDAY 6 MAY 2007 vs GEELONG 5.10pm TELSTRA DOME ROUND 6 - LOSS 34,584 TOSS: Geelong. R: 1.1.7 / 2.7.19 / 5.9.39 / 9.11.65 G 10.2.62 / 20.6.126 / 29.9.183 / 35.12.222Goalkickers: Hughes 3.3 , Richardson 2.2 , Tuck 2.1 , White 1.0 , Pettifer 1.1 Notes Richmond lose their 7th consecutive match (including Round 22 2006). Their 6th straight loss for the season is their equal worst opening performance in the League ( = 1962).Richmond suffer its greatest League defeat since entry in the League. The 157 point margin exceeded the 141 losing margin from Rd 2 1990 vs Nth Melbourne at the MCG. It is Geelong's largest score against Richmond ever, their largest Quarter 1, Quarter 2 and Quarter 3 score against Richmond. In his 50th consecutive match, Kayne Pettifer is fined $1800 (a second offence for him) for wrestling Andrew Mackie during the second quarter.Shane Tuck plays his 50th consecutive match for Richmond . Terry Wallace coaches Richmond for the 50th time.Richmond wear black arm bands (further information waiting)In the Reserves, Kent Kingsley kicks 8 goals for the Coburg Tigers.____________________________________________________SATURDAY 5 MAY 2007 Ray Hall is suspended 3 weeks by Richmond and fined $5000 and ordered to participate in community service after an incident in a Prahran bar earlier in the week. Hall is currently recovering from an injury and will sit out his three weeks upon his return.____________________________________________________FRIDAY 4 MAY 2007 At a press conference, Darren Gaspar announces his immediate retirement from playing for the Richmond Football Club. He decision prompted the club to promote Kelvin Moore into the Rd 6 match vs Geelong as Gaspar was already selected in the starting line up. Darren Gaspar finishes his AFL career with 228 games.____________________________________________________THURSDAY 3 MAY 2007 Kane Johnson is fined $10,000 in total for two criticisms of umpires, at half time and post match. Each offence drew $5000 with a further $2500 being suspended in the event of any further breaches in the next 3 years.

WEDNESDAY 2 MAY 2007 Terry Wallace advises Darren Gaspar that the club will be playing young defenders ahead of Darren in the best interests of the Tigers on-field future.

SATURDAY 28 APRIL 2007 vs WEST COAST EAGLES 2.15pm MCG ROUND 5 - LOSS 27,326 R: 5.3.33 / 6.4.40 / 8.7.55 / 11.10.76 W: 2.6.18 / 8.10.58 / 10.13.78 / 14.14.99 Goalkickers: Tambling 4.0 , Hughes 3.0 , Deledio 1.0 , Jackson 1.0 , J Bowden 1.0 , Pettifer 1.1 ,Best: Polak, Deledio, Tamlbing, J Bowden, Newman, RainesNotes:Richmond Banner: Troy 'Snake' Simmonds Congratulations on 150 SSSSuper Games. Motorola.An Anzac Ceremony is held prior to the match. Chris Judd wins the toss.Richmond lose their 5th straight match at the start of a season for the first time since 1982. It is Richmond's 6th straight loss (including Rd 22 2006 loss)Richards Tambling kicks 4 goals in the first quarter for Richmond.Jay Schultz kicks 3 behinds in the first quarter for Richmond. Richardson held goalless for the first time since Rd 16 2006. Luke McGuane takes a spectacular mark over Adam Hunter of West Coast and Joel Bowden of Richmond.Brett Deledio kicked a goal from within the centre square of the MCG in the third quarter with a torpedo/ Darren Gaspar's last game of football with the Richmond Football Club. After the game, at the post match press conference, Kane Johnson criticises the umpires performance: I think alot of the times with the holding the ball rules they were inconsistent. I think alot of tackles we put on and they were dropping the ball but they just let it go, but when we did it they called holding ball. It just wasn't right. I think you got to have a good look at it and hopefully they get it right next week. I just hope they do get it right because it cause alot of frustration amongst the players out on the ground.' Terry Wallace interrupts Kane and says: 'We will move on to the rest of the game'

SATURDAY 21 APRIL 2007 At the 18 minutes and 7 second mark of the 2nd quarter against StKilda, Essendon's Matthew Lloyd kicks his 779th career goal and surpasses Richmond's Kevin Bartlett (778) into tenth place on the all time goalkicking list.

FRIDAY 20 APRIL 2007 vs WESTERN BULLDOGS 36,821 7.40pm MCG ROUND 4R: 4.2.26 / 5.5.35 / 8.13.61 / 14.16.100 W: 6.4.40 / 10.8.68 / 12.11.83 / 20.12.132Goals: Richardson 3.2 , Polak 3.1 , Hyde 3.0, Schulz 2.2, Bowden P 1.0, Tivendale 1.0, Tuck 1.1Notes:Richmond lose their first 4 matches of the season, for the first time since 1991.At the 31 minute and 7 second mark of the first quarter, Matthew Richardson marks 20 metres in front and kicks his 700th goal- becoming only the 3rd Richmond player to do so behind Kevin Bartlett (778) and Jack Titus (970)Shane Edwards becomes the 1,067th Richmond player to debut. He is the fifth 'Edwards' to play League football for Richmond behind, Bert Edwards (1938), Bill Edwards (1959), Alan Edwards (1975), Stuart Edwards (1992). Jake King becomes the 1,068th Richmond player to debut. He is the second 'King' to play League football for Richmond behind Clinton King (2000). He is also reported, in his first game, for wrestling Scott West in the last quarter by Emergency Umpire Scott McLaren and accepts a $900 fine. Terry Wallace's 450th football match as player and coach in total. Richmond avert a potentially costly fine of $10,000 after 23 players nearly participated in the warmup. AFL rules only allow 22 players in the warmup, however Daniel Jackson was about to enter the arena, whilst Shane Tuck was going through a fitness test in the warm up.

FRIDAY 30 MARCH 2007 ￼ At 12.34pm, Richmond Immortal Kevin Bartlett, walks into the Grand Hyatt Savoy Room, and into his first Richmond function in 16 years. His appearance at the Tommy Hafey Club Function, kept a secret, co-incided with a celebration of the Tigers and Blues rivalry. Bartlett, seated at Table 3 with Tom Hafey, was introduced by MC Rex Hunt, prior to the lunch break. The 500+ audience gave him a 1 minute ovation, including some tables providing a standing ovation. Bartlett respond by rising from his table and waving with his right hand. He did not take the stage during the event, but was photographed after the event with Tom Hafey, waving the 'Tiger Towel.'

Earlier in the day, Nathan Brown announces to the media he will miss a few weeks after swelling in his leg, centimetres below where he snapped his shin bones. Remarkably, he had not missed a training session or practice match all pre season.

THURSDAY 1 MARCH 2007 Ray Hall and Kent Kingsley , both undergo minor surgery - Hall had a 'fascia release in his hip' and Kingsley tendon repair work on his ankle.

TUESDAY 27 FEBRUARY 2007 Andrew Krakouer is cleared of engaging in rough conduct by the Tribunal, after Michael Tovey QC argued the contact was accidental. Darren Milburn himself gave evidence via the telephone during the 1 hour hearing. The jury deliberated for 8 minutes before their verdict.

FRIDAY 9 FEBRUARY 2007 Richmond participate in an intra-club match at Casey Fields in Cranbourne. NOTES: Kent Kingsley jars his ankle during the game, requiring surgery. Former Berwick junior footballer Logan Hill, (currently with Coburg) accepts and invitation to play in the game.

MONDAY 5 FEBRUARY 2007 MARK COUGHLAN advises his teammates and the club that he will undergo a second knee reconstruction on the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee. A slip in the shower before Christmas was the first sign to Coughlan that his knee had not properly healed after the initial surgery.

SATURDAY 9 DECEMBER Richmond CEO Stephen Wright is admitted to Epworth Hospital suffering from Guillian-Barre Syndrome (GBS), a rare condition (3 out of 100,00 people) , which affects the nervous system. During his absence, Richmond's administration and finance manager Michael Stahl will handle all club administration matters.

THURSDAY 7 DECEMBER PETstock Animal Supplies sign on to a one year contract with Richmond, including sponsoring the 2007 Family Day, where Richmond players will select the winner of the national cutest pet competition.

TUESDAY 5 DECEMBER RFC confirms that Maurie O'Shannassy, Rob Dalton and Anthony Mithen will be elected unopposed to the 2007 Richmond board.Terry Wallace announces an academy-style program for children of former players during the school holidays. The program is designed to kick-start their preparation as emerging players.

WEDNESDAY 29 NOVEMBER Richmond unveil it's new pre-season strip and clash guernsey for the 2007 season during a fashion parade in the Punt Road lockeroom. Included in the fashion parade is new recruit Jack Riewoldt, who after the parade, flew back to Hobart for his Year 12 formal at Rosny College.

TUESDAY 28 NOVEMBER New recruit Jack Riewoldt trains for the first time with Richmond.

WEDNESDAY 8 NOVEMBER￼At the start of Richmond's pre-season training, former Geelong player KENT KINGSLEY trains, after his manager contacts the club and Terry Wallace agrees to invite him down for a few weeks. Meanwhile, CAM HOWAT took out the annual 3.8km Tan time-trial with new recruit GRAHAM POLLAK finishing near the back of the field. 14 players all ran under 14 minutes in the time trial- and increase of 10 players from the previous year. After the trial, players convened at Punt Road for a 45 minute ball skill session.A list of those players permitted to train with Richmond are: Nick Carnell (Coburg), Shaun Huy (Coburg), Jake King (Coburg), Kent Kingsley, Dean Limbach (Richmond), James Podsiadly (Werribee), Sam Robertson (Coburg), Zac Hier (Woodville West Torrens)

TUESDAY 7 NOVEMBER Former Richmond player DUNCAN KELLAWAY is appointed GEELONG's second physiotherapist and senior runner for 2007.

SATURDAY 28 OCTOBER Recently retired players GREG STAFFORD and MARK CHAFFEY, along with current players JOEL BOWDEN and RAY HALL, and former Richmond player BARRY YOUNG, fly to Shanghai, to watch the Shanghai Tigers Football Club defeat arch rivals Beijing by 32 points. It is hoped the appearance of the Tiger players will grow support in the community for the sport.

WEDNESDAY 25 OCTOBER The AFL releases the 2007 draw, listing Richmond with 6 consecutive games in Melbourne from Round 1. However Richmond travels to Adelaide for two consecutive weeks in Round 7 and Round 8, as well as to Perth twice, Geelong once, and plays West Coast and Sydney twice. Interesting points to come out of the Draw include: + Richmond and Carlton meet in Round 1 for the first time since 1983. + Richmond meet Footscray in Round 4 for the first time since 1975. + Richmond meet Geelong in Round 6 for the first time since 1980. + Richmond meet Essendon in Round 9 for the first time since 1971.

SATURDAY 21 OCTOBER Former Richmond player DALE WEIGHTMAN captains a Victorian team comprised of former State players against Tasmania at York Park. Victoria won 12.14.86 to 13.6.84.

FRIDAY 20 OCTOBER 1963 former Richmond Player JOHN CAULFIELD passes away in Sydney aged 62. He began his career in Richmond 4ths in 1959, then played in the Richmond 3rds and 2nds in the early 1960's.

SATURDAY 14 OCTOBER JACOB KING and ALISTER NEVILLE are joint recipients of COBURG TIGERS's 2006 'Jim Sullivan' Best and Fairest Award. Second place is PAUL SHELTON and Third place is ERIC KURET. Another award recipient include LUKE MCGUANE as 'Most Improved Player'.

FRIDAY 13 OCTOBER ￼ At approximately midday, Fremantle's Graham Polak is drafted to Richmond on the last day of the 2006 October Draft on a contract til 2009. The Age newspaper documents the Polak draft was made with 'less then an hour to go'. (14/10). For the deal to take place, Richmond swapped first-round picks with Fremantle (#8 for #13) and gave up their Pick 42 for Pick 63. Richmond then swapped their Pick 63 for Collingwood's Pick 60. Essendon were originally part of the deal talks, but were removed to allow this deal to take place. The deal also involved Collingwood's Chris Tarrant becoming a Docker and Paul Medhurst becoming a Magpie.

TUESDAY 10 OCTOBER￼Richmond Immortal Kevin Bartlett is inducted into the Sports Australia Hall of Fame at the induction dinner at Crown Casino's Paladium. Of the 342 members, he is just the 20th AFL Footballer to be inducted, and the third who has played for Richmond (Jack Dyer, Ian Stewart) Andrew Raines is named for the first time in the Australian International Rules squad for the two Tests in Ireland.

SATURDAY 7 OCTOBER Respected Herald Sun journalist Mike Sheahan announces his Top 50 players of the 2006 season. Richmond's Troy Simmonds is the highest rank Tiger at No. 25, and Joel Bowden is the only other Tiger on the list, at No. 28

THURSDAY 5 OCTOBER Former Triple Brisbane Lions Premiership player Craig McRae is appointed as Richmond Player Development Coach.

WEDNESDAY 4 OCTOBER Former Hawthorn, Bulldog and Kangaroo player Jade Rawlings is appointed to the coaching panel in the position of tutoring Richmond's key position player for the 2007 season. He replaced David Wheadon.

SATURDAY 30 SEPTEMBER The last broadcast of FOX FOOTY occurs with the broadcast of the Under 18's curtain raiser between the Calder Cannons and the Oakleigh Chargers. Former Richmond player Kevin Bartlett calls the action with Jason Bennett and Kevin Sheahan. Both Bennett and Bartlett were the two originally commentators on FOX FOOTY's first ever day of Broadcast 5 years earlier. At halftime of the main game, NATHAN FOLEY represents Richmond in the Grand Final sprint. The winner is BRENDAN FEVOLA, with a handicap of 8metres- FOLEY finishes in third position.

WEDNESDAY 27 SEPTEMBER At the unofficial Richmond Premiership reunion, with no media, and no cameras present, MC KEVIN BARTLETT is approached by NEVILLE CROWE and shakes his hand for the first time in 15 years- in some peoples mind, the first step towards healing their rift. It was NEVILLE CROWE who along with several Richmond officials appointed ALAN JEANS as Richmond coach to replace KEVIN BARTLETT at the end of 1991 season.

THURSDAY 21 SEPTEMBER Joel Bowden is awarded the AFL Community Leadership award for being a 'positive role model for kids in North Richmond'. His $10,000 cheque was donated to the Lighthouse Foundation and the Tigers in the Community Foundation. The RFC post on their website a clarification that David Rodan , Tom Roach and Jeremy Humm 'have been involved in on-going discussions with the Club about their playing futures over the past few weeks'. The post was not signed by any Richmond employee.

TUESDAY 19 SEPTEMBER ￼ Richmond's 1980 premiership player Terry 'Brutus' Smith passes away at the age of 47 after a short battle with cancer. He began his career with the Richmond 3rds in 1976, participating in the 1977 Premiership Victory over Footscray. He then played for the Reserves from 1977 -1980, and part of 1982 and 1986. His senior career culminated in a Premiership in his first season, in just his 22nd senior game. In his second season he represented Victoria in 1981. In total he is credited with 164 games with Richmond (56 senior, 53 Reserves, 55 Under 19's), for two premierships (Rich 3rds 1977 / Richmond Seniors 1980). His career spanned from 1977- 1986. He is sadly the first member of the 1980 Premiership side to pass away.

MONDAY 11 SEPTEMBER JOEL BOWDEN is the only Richmond player chosen in the 2006 All Australian Team. He is selected at Centre Half-Back.

THURSDAY 7 SEPTEMBER TERRY WALLACE advises ANDREW KELLAWAY to retire from football and that he will not be offering him a new contract.

WEDNESDAY 6 SEPTEMBER ANDREW RAINES finishes runner up in the 2006 NAB AFL Rising Star award. His 33 votes was 10 behind winner Danyle Pearce of Port Adelaide. At the function they meet each other for the first time. On the voting committee includes Kevin Bartlett who selects: 5- Heath Shaw (Coll) 4- Andrew Raines (Rich) 3- Danyle Raines (Pt Adelaide) 2- Marc Murphy (Carl) 1-Michael Rischitelli (Bris)DARREN GASPAR is offered a new one year contract with Richmond

MONDAY 4 SEPTEMBER At 'Mad Monday' drink, TERRY WALLACE advises ANDREW KELLAWAY he will speak to him tomorrow about his future at the club.

TUESDAY 29 AUGUST 166 game veteran MARK CHAFFEY announces on this day his retirement from the Tigers at seasons end. At the same press conference, 204 game veteran with Sydney and Richmond, GREG STAFFORD retires.

SUNDAY 27 AUGUST 2006 - ROUND 21 RICHMOND vs ESSENDON - 48,710 MCG 7.10pm R: 5.2.32 / 10.3.63 / 14.8.92 / 20.9.129 E: 3.5.23 / 9.8.62 / 12.11.83 / 16.17.113 Goalkickers: Richardson 9.5, Pettifer 3.1 , Simmonds 2.0 , Schulz 1.0 , Krakouer 1.0 , Tambling 1.0 , Pattison 1.1 , Howat 1.0 , Johnson 1.1 RICHARDSON'S 9 GOALS Matthew Richardson's 9 goals 5, is the most by a Richmond player in Round 21, surpassing the 8 goals 1 , previous held by Kevin Morris against South Melbourne at the MCG in 1973. His 9 goals is also the equal second best effort by a Tiger against the Bombers (equal with Jack Titus, Jack Dyer, Barry Richardson). The record is 10 goals held by Dick Harris in 1944.Along the way he becomes the first footballer ever to boot 400 goals at the MCG, and passes Sth Melbourne's BOB PRATT on the all time goals list. TIGER HISTORY For only the second time ever, (and the first since 1931), Richmond defeat Carlton, Collingwood and Essendon in the same season. Richmond defeat Essendon for the third consecutive time, since the 1975-1976 season. REPORT Ray Hall reported by Matthew Head for unduly rough play against Damian Peverill during the second quarter.

THURSDAY 24 AUGUST 2006 The Richmond Football Club reveal on this day their new 'clash strip' - the traditional guernsey with additional yellow side panels, yellow collar, yellow around the sleeves and a wider yellow slash. A total of 6,403 votes were registered through the website, with the new strip receiving 67% of the vote (4,231) and the other strip receiving 2,172.

WEDNESDAY 19 JULY 2005 Richmond's oldest living player, PAT DAVEY passes away on this day. He debuted with Richmond in 1935, and remarkably did not play senior football between 11 July 1936 and May 30th 1942- a total of 2,149 days, due to World War 2 service.

THURSDAY 13 JULY 2006 The Richmond Website showcase two alternate guernsey designs, made to avoid a clash when the Tigers meet Essendon in the future. Design 1 is the current guernsey with additional yellow panels on each side, a yellow collar, yellow around the sleeves and a wider yellow sash. Design 2 is the reverse of the current jumper, with a black sash on a yellow background.

WEDNESDAY 12 JULY 2006 Reebook is announced on this day as Richmond's new apparel partner starting from the end of the 2006 season.

SUNDAY 2 JULY 2006 - ROUND 13 RICHMOND VS COLLINGWOOD -63,016 MCG @ 2.10pm R: 4.5.29 / 9.9.63 / 11.12.78 / 13.14.92 C: 0.2.2 / 1.2.8 / 3.4.22 / 6.9.45GOALKICKERS: KRAKOUER 3. , SCHULZ 3. , BROWN 2. , TUCK 2. , TAMBLING 1. , PETTIFER 1. , POLO 1. PREMATCH The players meet at Punt Road at Midday, before the game, and are briefed by Terry Wallace, then walk across Yarra Park to the MCG in the pouring rain. Wallace does not give them any further pre match instructionsFIRST QUARTER 0.2 Richmond holds Collingwood to it's lowest opening quarter score against the Tigers since Rd 13 1961 (0.0).THE OTHER MATCH The Metropolitan Fire Brigade vs Victorian Police Charity Cup football match, is held at Punt Road from 11am. The MFB is coached by Bernie Quinlan and assisted by former Melbourne player Bret Bailey, who is now a firefighter. All proceeds go to Richmond's 'Tigers in Community Foundation'. Blue and Red wristbands can be purchased for $2 from the club to support the clash.

SUNDAY 25 JUNE 2006 At the Coburg Tigers clash against Box Hill Hawks, Terry Wallace announces the club will not sign Brisbane's Jason Akermanis for next year. 'But personally no, I don't think it's a pathway the Richmond Football Club are going down'

SUNDAY 18 JUNE 2006 - ROUND 12 RICHMOND VS HAWTHORN -20,971 AURORA STADIUM @ 1.10pm R: 1.4.10 / 3.9.27 / 5.11.41 / 8.16.64 H: 2.3.15 / 7.6.48 / 12.7.79 / 16.9.105 GOALKICKERS: PETTIFER 3.0, SIMMONDS 2.1, BROWN 1.2, MEYER 1.0, TAMBLING 1.0, CROWD 20,971 is the largest crowd to watch an AFL Premiership match at Aurora Stadium in Tasmania at that stage. BEHINDS Richmond's 16 points included 8 rushed behinds.SIREN It was the first game held at Aurora Stadium since the 'siren' debacles between Fremantle and StKilda earlier in the year.COUGHLAN MARK COUGHLAN injures his knee in the third minute of the first quarter, ruling him out for the remainder of the season. ROUND 12 HOODOO Richmond are yet to win in Round 12 since 2001. SQUAD SCHULTZ, RODAN , WHITE are selected on an extended interchange bench in the squad, but do not play

SUNDAY 11 JUNE 2006 On his 88th birthday, 1940-1941 Richmond player JACK QUINN passes away. His final match was the Semi Final loss to Essendon in 1941- the first time Richmond and Essendon met at the MCG.

WEDNESDAY 7 JUNE 2006 Premier Steve Bracks and AFL CEO Andrew Demetriou announce in a conference at Punt Road a $55 million redevelopment of Victorian AFL Club Football grounds. Included in this is $6.5 million for the redevelopment of Punt Road , resulting in the demolishing of the existing Social Club and reinstating the Jack Dyer Grand Stand to its former historical form.

MONDAY 5 JUNE 2006 1971 Richmond player FRANK KELLY dies on this day aged 54. His only two senior games were Rd 5 and Rd 6 of 1971.

SATURDAY 20 MAY 2006 - ROUND 8 RICHMOND VS ADELAIDE -24,461 TD @ 2.10pm R: 3.0.18 /6.3.39 / 7.7.49 / 10.9.69 A: 2.4.16 / 3.6.24 / 4.8.32 / 9.12.66 GOALKICKERS: SIMMONDS 2.0 , TUCK 1.1, TAMBLING 1.0, PETTIFER 1.0 , PATTISON 1.0, NEWMAN 1.0, KRAKOUER 1.1, DELEDIO 1.1, COUGHLAN 1.0 ROUND 8 WIN Richmond wins it's 5th consecutive Round 8 match for the first time since 1941-1945. DOUBLE CENTURY JOEL BOWDEN plays his 200th game for Richmond.BASKETBALL TERRY WALLACE is criticised for making his team play keepings-off during quarters of the Adelaide Game. Former Richmond player KEVIN SHEEDY said 'You can play that basketball crap all the time...you win four points, but you'd never go anywhere'. NOTES Danny Meyer plays of the backline in just his second game of senior football. 'I played off the backline that dayf or the first time since about year six or year seven. It was something different to move outside the forward line as well. So it's just some more options where I can play.' (RFC 17/11/06)

TUESDAY 9 MAY 2006 DEAN POLO is named the Round 6 NAB Rising Star Award, after his debut the week before.

SATURDAY 6 MAY 2006 - ROUND 6 RICHMOND VS ESSENDON - 58,439 MCG @ 7.30PM 2nd Annual 'DREAMTIME AT THE G' R: 4.3.27 / 5.12.42 / 9.15.69 / 13.19.97 E: 5.2.32 / 5.10.40 / 8.13.61 / 13.17.95 GOALKICKERS POLO 3.0 / RICHARDSON 2.2 / HUGHES 2.1 / PETTIFER 1.5 / TUCK 1.1 / KRAKOUER 1.1 / TIVENDALE 1.1 / HARTIGAN 1.1 / KELLAWAY 1.0DEBUTS: 18 year old JARRAD OAKLEY-NICHOLLS becomes the 1061st player to debut for Richmond. He is the first Richmond player with a hyphenated name to play League Football. His first kick from a set shot ended out of bounds on the full. However, at the 30 minute mark of the last quarter, his running shot for goal, which resulted in a point, gave the Tigers a 1 point lead. 19 year old DEAN POLO becomes the 1062nd player to debut for Richmond. He is just the second 'Dean' to play for Richmond behind DEAN NOTTING in 1985. His performance of 29 possessions and 3 goals, including a goal at the 25 minute mark of the last quarter to tie the scores, earned him the Yiooken Award for best player on the ground. The award, a glass boomerang, was presented by MICHAEL LONG who earlier led a procession onto the MCG in spirit of reconciliation RISING STAR: Dean Polo nominated as Round 6 Rising Star 150 GAMES GREG TIVENDALE plays his 150th game- automatically qualifying him for Life Membership of the Richmond Football ClubSECOND QUARTER INACCURACY Richmond and Essendon combined, kicked 1 goal 17 behinds in their second quarter- the most inaccurate combined quarter in Football history. TROPHY Former Richmond player PHIL EGAN (1982-1987, 125 games, 117 goals), presents the Dreamtime at the G Trophy to TERRY WALLACE Wallace CAPTAIN MATTHEW RICHARDSON captains Richmond in the absence of Kane Johnson

WEDNESDAY 3 MAY 2006 Indigenous player JARRAD OAKLEY-NICHOLLS is informed on this day that he will be selected in his first Senior game, the 'DREAMTIME at the G' match, against Essendon.

MONDAY 1 MAY 2006 1957 Richmond Player LENARD MITCHELL dies aged 70. His 6 games for Richmond were the first 6 games of the 1957 season. He also topped the Richmond Reserves goalkicking that year with 18 goals

FRIDAY 31 MARCH 2006 - ROUND 1 RICHMOND VS WESTERN BULLDOGS TELSTRA DOME @ 7.30PMR: 3.2.20 / 5.6.36 / 6.6.42 / 7.10.52 F: 6.4.40 / 9.11.65 / 18.13.121 /25.17.167 DEBUTS: PATRICK BOWDEN becomes the fourth BOWDEN family member to debut for Richmond and the 1,058th Tiger player. His brother SEAN BOWDEN debuted 16 years early in the same round (1990), JOEL BOWDEN debuted in 1996 and their father MICHAEL BOWDEN debuted in 1967. BOWDEN'S debut in a 115pt loss is the 3rd Biggest Defeat on debut by a Richmond player. FATHER AND SONS MICHAEL BOWDEN and PATRICK BOWDEN become the 26th father and son combination for the Richmond Football Club since 1885.RETURNS: NATHAN BROWN plays his first Premiership Match since breaking his leg in Round 10 of 2005. His return is on the same ground he injured himself against Melbourne, Telstra Dome. DAVID RODAN plays his first Premiership Match since rupturing his anterior ligament over one year ago.FIRST GOAL: TROY SIMMONDS kicks the first goal for RICHMOND, from a free kick at the opening bounce, followed by a 50 Metre Penalty. No actual possession was contested before Richmond kicked it's first goal. FIRST MISS: MATTHEW RICHARDSON'S first kick for goal is out of bounds- from a set shot. RECORD NIGHT RICHMOND'S biggest ROUND 1 Loss ever. BULLDOG'S highest score against RICHMOND ever. RICHMOND'S 8th biggest loss. RICHMOND's lowest score against FOOTSCRAY since ROUND 20 1989.

TUESDAY 28 MARCH 2006 MOTOROLA re-signs on for two season as co-major sponsors of the Club NATHAN BROWN announces he hopes to achieve 15 possessions and 3 goals in his comeback game against Footscray in Round 1,

MONDAY 27 MARCH 2006 Triple Premiership player BRYAN WOOD, Triple Best and Fairest RON BRANTON, Chairman of Selectors ALLAN COOKE, and 150 games player CLARRIE HALL are all indcuted into the 2006 Richmond Hall of Fame.

FRIDAY 24 MARCH 2006 JAY SCHULTZ extends his contract until the end of the 2008 season, although he only played 4 senior games last season due to injury.

FRIDAY 17 MARCH 2006 PRACTICE MATCH @ QUANDONG PARK , RED CLIFFS. 10,000 @ 4.30pm ESSENDON 3.6.24 / 11.7.73 / 15.10.100 / 18.15.123 def RICHMOND 0.3.3 / 3.4.22 / 6.5.35 / 11.6.72This match was scheduled by the AFL as a show of support to the Mildura community devastated by the deaths of 6 teenagers in a road accident on February 18. Prior to the match, a minute silence was held and a video tribute broadcast around the ground to the tune of James Blunts 'Your Beautiful'. Both teams wear black arm bands. A live webcast is organised through the AFL website , with commentary provided by HOT FM callers Geoff Lucas, Kevin Bradmore and Pat SilcoxGOALKICKERS: PETTIFER (3), PATTISON (2), SIMMONDS (2), HUGHES (1), BOWDEN P (1), RODAN (1), BROWN (1)INJURIES: GASPAR (corked calf)

SATURDAY 25 FEBRUARY 2006 ROUND 1 NAB CUP @ TELSTRA DOME CROWD: TBC RICHMOND: 0.2.1.13 / 0.5.3.33 / 0.7.7.49 / 0.11.9 (75) HAWTHORN: 1.1.5.20 / 1.7.8.59 / 1.7.9.60 / 1.11.10 (85) GOALKICKERS: DELEDIO (2), HYDE (2), STAFFORD (2), RICHARDSON (1), RODAN (1), TAMBLING (1), TUCK (1), WHITE (1).RICHMOND RUNNER: Four time Carlton premiership player WAYNE JOHNSTON begins his running duties with Richmond. He takes over the role from DALE WEIGHTMAN who will be focussing more in his role as Player Welfare Manager. JOHNSTON already has been assisting the club in the Tigers at Football Education (T@FE) program.TYLER FISHLOCK: 3 yr old TYLER FISHLOCK is carried onto the Telstra arena by KANE JOHNSON who then hands him to NATHAN BROWN. TYLER then sits with his parents near the boundary line to view the game. BLACK ARM BANDS: All Richmond player wear black arm bands in memory of 6 teenagers killed in a Mildura car crash. DAVID RODAN: On the eve of the first anniversary of rupturing his anterior cruciate ligament in a practice match last year, DAVID RODAN plays his first competitive match and kicks a goal. TERRY WALLACE: TERRY WALLACE is interviewed through the match from the commentary box by Ch 10 commentators.

FRIDAY 24 FEBRUARY 2006 1973-1974 player FRANCIS JACKSON is appointed Richmond Recruiting Manager after spending 12 months in the role on a part time basis.

WEDNESDAY 15 FEBRUARY 2006 For the second time in the week, Assistant Coach BRIAN ROYAL is kicked out of Hawthorn's training for spying.

MONDAY 13 FEBRUARY 2006 BRIAN ROYAL is caught trying to scale the fence to watch the Hawthorn F.C train at Victoria Park , after Richmond's morning session. As he is climbing over the fence, he is spotted by Hawthorn Officials.

THURSDAY 9 FEBRUARY 2006 It is announced on this day that respected football administrator JOHN HOOK has been hired by Richmond to head up its opposition analysis program.

WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 8 2006 AUSKICK Clinics are held at Smythesdale Oval, Buninyong Oval, Newlyn Oval and Princes Park in Maryborough from 11am - 12.30pm with the Richmond players A further in store appearance is held at Amart All Sports on 333 Gilles St from 12.30- 1.30pm. A Practice Intra-Club Match is held at Learmonth Football Ground from 4pm - 6pm . David King's Team 15.11.101 def Brian Royal's Team 11.7.73 DAVID RODAN plays his first proper football match since rupturing his anterior cruciate ligament on 26 February 2005 NATHAN BROWN acted as the runner. Goalkickers: Cleve Hughes (2), Dean Limbach (2), Daniel Jackson (3), Matthew Richardson (6) * including 4 in the last quarter, Troy Simmonds (3), Greg Stafford jarred his knee and Chris Hyde corked his thigh. The Richmond Football Club Official Dinner is held at 7pm at the Ballarat Leagues Club in Main Street Ballarat.

TUESDAY FEBRUARY 7 2006 A Superclinic is held from 10.30am - Noon at North Ballarat Oval. Players then make an in store appearance at the AFL Store in Wendouree Village from 3.45pm - 4.30pm. Then, a Community Forum is held at North Ballarat Football Club in Creswick Road, Ballarat at 7.30pm. Local football and sporting club administrators and volunteers listen to leading Tiger identities about the AFL's latest techniques and best-practice policies across coaching, sports injury treatment, club management, goal setting and leadership.3yr old TYLER FISHLOCK, suffering from retinoblastoma, cancer of the eye, is visited by NATHAN BROWN and KANE JOHNSON at his home in Caroline Springs. A tiger supporter, he is photographed on the shoulders of BROWN and JOHNSON on the eve of an operation to remove his eye.

MONDAY FEBRUARY 6 2006 The entire RFC playing list and coaching staff travel to Ballarat to being a 4 day visit as part of the AFL's 2006 Community Camps Program. They arrive at 1pm with a Civic Reception by the Mayor held at 2pm. Training is held at North Ballarat Oval from 3.30pm - 5pm. A Black Tie night with Senior Players and the coach is held at 6pm.

THURSDAY JANUARY 26 2006 Long service Richmond trainer CHRIS 'DIZZY' SMITH receives the Australian Fire Service Medal in the Australia Day Honours.

WEDNESDAY 25 JANUARY 2006 MARK CHAFFEY and ANDREW KELLAWAY receive Life Memberships from the Richmond Football Club at the AGM. Kellaway's life membership marks the first time a set of brothers have received RFC Life Memberships (DUNCAN KELLAWAY 2001)